Administrator : HR Service Centre
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Grade C : A GBP 28,142 per annum
Location: Based at Headquarters, Ripley
Hours: 37 hours per week
Department: HR Services
Closing Date: midnight Tuesday 18 November 2025
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a proactive and detail:oriented Administrator to join our HR Service Centre team. This is an exciting opportunity to support a wide range of HR activities and contribute to the smooth running of our recruitment and employment processes.
About the Role:
As an Administrator, you will be the first point of contact for HR:related queries, providing efficient and professional support to internal colleagues and external stakeholders. You will coordinate recruitment activities, process contractual changes, and maintain accurate records.
Youll work with a variety of HR systems and will be expected to manage your workload effectively in a fast:paced environment while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and accuracy.
What Youll Do:
* Provide first:line HR support and guidance
* Coordinate recruitment processes and liaise with hiring managers
* Process and maintain employee records and contractual changes
* Handle confidential data securely and in compliance with GDPR
* Assist with interviews, assessments, and onboarding activities
What Youll Bring:
* Strong administrative experience
* Excellent communication and customer service skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems
* Ability to manage and prioritise workload independently
* A commitment to continuous improvement and teamwork
Qualifications:
* GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade A*:C / 9:4) or equivalent. Demonstrable experience may be accepted as an equivalency.
Additional Requirements
* Willingness to travel across the county and work flexibly
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
* Commitment to equality, inclusion, and professional development
What We Offer in Return:
We believe in rewarding our people with more than just a salary. Heres what you can expect when you join us:
* Flexible working hours.
* Family friendly policies.
* Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 30 days after 5 years service.
* Free, secure on:site car parking.
* Health and wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service locations.
* Employee discount scheme (Boost) and eligibility for Blue Light Card.
* Employee support networks.
* Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria).
* Occupational Sick Pay subject to length of service, increasing up to 6 months full and 6 months half after 5 years service.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
* Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
* Eligibility to join Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) offering highly beneficial tax advantages.
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
jobtrain/derbyshirefire/Job/JobDetail?JobId983
The closing date for completed applications is midnight on Tuesday 18 November 2025. Interviews will be held week commencing 01 December 2025.